Swinburne Skills and Jobs Centre
The Swinburne Skills and Jobs Centre offers free careers services and support to local communities in Melbourne’s east and outer eastern suburbs.
Our specialist team of qualified, friendly career professionals will work with you - whether you’re starting out, changing careers, looking for work, returning to work, training or re-skilling - make us your first stop in the process.
Support for you in your career journey
- One-on-one career counselling (as many appointments as you need)
- Career support
- Training and course information (at Swinburne and other education providers)
- Resume and cover letter assistance
- Job readiness and interview skills support
- Job search and application assistance, and much more
Our focus is on you
We work with anyone in the community who would like to talk to a careers professional about the next step in their career journey. We provide pathways, options, and information to help you determine your next career move.
And the community
We work with local businesses and industry to keep informed of employment opportunities and to link in job seekers, including apprentices, with employers. We connect individuals into local community learning and referral services.
Workshops
We run tailored workshops on campus and in the community on career planning, job searching, job readiness and interview skills, resume writing and updating, first resume and interview tips for young people.
Be sure to check out our resources.
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"The Skills and Jobs Centre's career advisor provided me with excellent guidance in terms of my career goals and pathways available to me. I received amazing advice and support around how to best structure my resume, which resulted in me getting my first job in the healthcare field and on my way to becoming a paramedic. I am very grateful to the Skills and Jobs Centre as they are a wealth of knowledge in this area."
Jacob , Patient transport officer
So, who do we help, really?
No matter who you are, what your background, or where you come from, we can help you.
Every day we assist:
- Apprentices and trainees
- Unemployed or retrenched workers
- Parents returning to work
- New immigrants and refugees
- Anyone seeking a career change
- Employers and industry
- Prospective and current students
Employer registration
Are you an employer who’d like access to a large pool of prospective apprentices and workers?
Apprentice registration
Are you a prospective or out-of-trade apprentice looking for job opportunities in industry-specific trades?
Resources
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Free TAFE for Priority Courses
Check if you’re eligible for Victorian Government-subsidised training. If so, you can access the Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative to have your tuition fees covered when you study an approved course.
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Learn Local
Learn Local offers a range of programs that can help you return to study, improve your reading, writing and maths skills, gain a qualification, get a job or learn something new.
We know our local community
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“My client came out of the meeting glowing and with a new sense of purpose and direction."
“They were able to focus on the young person's strengths and were understanding of their needs."
“They helped my client to build a resume. My client was offered three interviews after that."
“They explored different study pathways for my client. They’re now studying and loving it!”
Maroondah Council Youth Team
Where to find us
Come and visit us at Croydon campus, 12-50 Norton Road Croydon, Victoria 3136, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm (closed public holidays) or by appointment at Wantirna or Hawthorn campuses.
Book an appointment here
The Swinburne Skills and Jobs Centre is funded by the Victorian Government.
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Learn Local
Ready to take the next step?
The Swinburne Skills and Jobs Centre can provide the know-how to help you move ahead.
Contact us on +61 3 9726 1450 or skillsandjobs@swinburne.edu.au to consult with one of our caring and friendly career professionals.